This has been quite an eventful weekend with our new addition, Gus. It has been a weekend full of potty training, playing, and prying puppy teeth off our hands and feet. So far, he has been a very good little guy.
He is sleeping in his kennel in the garage at night. He whines for about 5-10 minutes but then goes to sleep. He hasn't had any accident in his kennel at night yet. To help him sleep away from his litter mates and mama, we have a heartbeat sound app on an iTouch.
He and Marie have already bonded. He follows her around the house and yard just waiting for her to tell him what to do next. And, when he doesn't do what she asks him to do, she just picks him up and makes him do it. Marie is accepting some responsibilities too. She helped Andy fix up the "Dog Barn" in our back yard, she takes Gus out to go potty when he starts to sniff around, and she is good at making sure he has fresh water and plenty of cuddle time. She doesn't love his sharp puppy teeth but she is learning how to offer Gus an alternative, such as a toy, when he tries to nibble on her toes or fingers.
Bennett and Gus are getting along pretty well too. Bennett prefers Gus when he is sleeping and Gus prefers to chew on Bennett's ears. The two of them tend to want the same toy and the same time. Maybe this will get Benny to move a little more...
Charlie is doing pretty well with the new addition, too. He gives Gus a little attention once in awhile. Gus likes to follow Charlie around the house like a little brother following his big brother who is way too cool to pay attention to the little brother...
Welcome to the family Gus - we love you so much already!
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